By Riffat Kausar,
SNN News Finland
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has responded to the formation of the Mecca Defence Pact, saying it does not view the agreement as a move against Tehran.
Ministry spokesman Baghaei made the remarks in comments carried by Iranian state media, according to the statement provided to this outlet.
Editor’s note: This report is based on a single spokesperson statement and secondary claims supplied to SNN News Finland.
Independent verification via wire services was not possible at the time of publication. Readers should treat unattributed details as unconfirmed.
What Baghaei Said About the Mecca Defence Pact
According to the quoted statement, Baghaei said: “We see no reason to believe that a pact comprising three Islamic nations and two neighbouring Muslim countries is aimed against Iran.
” He added that regional states have “come to recognize that the United States’ sole interest in this region is to safeguard the illegitimate interests of the Zionist regime.”
SNN News Finland has not independently confirmed the exact date, venue, or full text of Baghaei’s remarks.
The characterization of the pact’s membership “three Islamic nations and two neighbouring Muslim countries” is quoted directly from the source material provided and has not been cross-checked against an official ministry transcript.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey’s Position
Separately, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are reported to have stated that the alliance is not directed at any specific country, describing it instead as a natural or logical step in regional cooperation.
SNN News Finland has not been able to independently verify the original source, date, or full wording of these statements.
No further detail such as the Mecca Defence Pact formal signing date, its stated defence obligations, or which two additional “neighbouring Muslim countries” are involved was included in the material available to this report.
Key Facts
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei commented publicly on the Mecca Defence Pact.
- Baghaei said the Mecca Defence is not perceived as directed against Iran.
- The pact is described as involving three Islamic nations and two neighbouring Muslim countries; full membership not independently confirmed.
- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are reported to have said the alliance targets no specific country.
- None of the above has been independently verified by SNN News Finland at time of publication.
- Mecca Defence Pact
FAQs:
What is the Mecca Defence Pact?
Based on available material, it appears to be a multilateral arrangement involving several Islamic nations, though full official details have not been independently verified.
Did Iran call the pact a threat?
No. According to the quoted statement, spokesman Baghaei said Iran does not see the pact as aimed against it.
Which countries are involved?
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have been named in relation to the pact, alongside a reference to “two neighbouring Muslim countries” whose identities are not confirmed in available material.
Has this been confirmed by other news agencies?
Not yet independently verified by SNN News Finland; readers are advised to check wire services (Reuters, AP, AFP) for confirmation.
Why This Matters
Any new multilateral defence arrangement among Muslim-majority states draws close attention across the region, given existing tensions between Iran and some Gulf states, as well as Iran’s long-standing criticism of U.S. involvement in Middle East security arrangements.
Iran’s decision to publicly address the Mecca Defence Pact rather than stay silent suggests Tehran is monitoring the alliance closely, even while downplaying any sense of threat.
“Iran had earlier commented on regional security tensions in the Gulf, which adds context to its response to the Mecca Defence Pact.”
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